Boys’ Hockey

Bow 5, Salem 1

Key players: Bow – Billy Smethurst (3 assists), Owen Webber (2 goals, assist), Dom Jurcins (2 assists), Julian Lerch (goal), Brodie O’Neil (goal, defense), Finn Benoit (goal, assist), Patrik Jurcins (defense), Mason Marquis (29 saves)

Highlights: Bow was able to capitalize on two early Salem penalties, with Webber scoring quickly from the point on both to take a 2-0 lead. The Falcons had a smothering forecheck for the rest of the game that didn’t allow Salem to get anything going. The Falcons ended the regular season on a five-game winning streak, securing home ice for the preliminary round of the D-I tournament for the first time in program history.

Coach’s quote “The boys really played well tonight. This has been very rewarding for these seniors to finish their career regular season the way we have, 9-2 in our last 11 and hosting a playoff game as the No. 6 seed. The kids have earned this and we look forward to the second season.” – Bow’s Tim Walsh

Records: Bow 10-8; Salem 7-11